Manufacturing Eng Supervisor (Aerospace)

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading a small team of manufacturing engineers or manufacturing support roles within a single manufacturing site or multiple production lines of a larger manufacturing site. Oversees design implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment under the guidance of a Manufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering leader role. Typically reports to site level engineering or operations leadership.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction

This position does have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports and mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports.

Essential Functions

• Manufacturing Process Flow – Oversees the planning and implementation of manufacturing processes equipment, and tooling.
• Develops and manages a portfolio of projects, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Collaborates with cross-functional leadership teams, including design, quality, and supply chain, in support of manufacturing processes improvement.
• Ensures compliance with all safety regulations and company policies in the manufacturing process.
• Process Improvement – Implements strategies to drive innovation and improve manufacturing processes and technologies. Identifies, recommends and leads improvement plans that impact site level operations. May lead cross functional teams in process improvement initiatives.
• People Management – Mentors and develops team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their roles. Provides feedback on individual performance to staff. Ensures staff is trained appropriately to perform assigned work.
• System Planning - Accountable for productivity and quality metrics and provides progress reports to management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Budget & Expense Planning – Supports capital budgeting process and responsible for managing capital projects and capital spending. May oversee resource allocation and monitoring budget controls within team.
• Internal and/or Supplier Interaction – Communicates with Tier 2 or Tier 3 suppliers and /or internal customers to define product specifications and parameters. Collaborates within the single plant to deliver manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering field with 4+ years of experience in Advanced knowledge and ability to apply concepts of engineering to the oversight of support staff and their routine activities
• Possesses understanding of project management skills and begins to apply them to daily tasks
• Ability to support the development of strategic plans in coordination with Manager I’s and Manager II’s to manage and mitigate future challenges for the team and/or plant
• Effective in ensuring support team achieves consistent execution of manufacturing processes while maintaining compliant with safety guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to analyze process flows for enhancements to quality, cost reduction, and throughput
• Effective in coordinating the execution of new product development through partnership with product development, supply chain, and operations
• Ability to determine engineering schedules and track completion against target dates Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and execute a desired vision to other employees
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task Prioritization skills Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Experience working in motion and control technologies preferred

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

Our benefits start on day 1 of employment!

• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.
• Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection.

Financial Security and Growth:

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate vesting in addition to a 3% Retirement Income Account match per year (3 year vesting period).
• Complimentary financial planning services available through EY

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

• Generous paid time off plus up to 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year’s.
• We believe in the importance of work-life integration and support an optional 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS).
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for marriage and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:

• Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year through our Education Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility) :

• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired
• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015).

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.